The Hitting Prowess of Jamie Moyer

Jamie Moyer, at 49, is not the oldest player to have played a game in the history of baseball.  That honor belongs to Satchell Paige, who was 59 when he made an appearance in 1965.  In fact, Satchell Paige (59), Nick Altrock (57), Jim O'Rourke (54), Minnie Minoso (54), Charley O'Leary (51) and Jack Quinn (50) all played the game while in their 50s. 

Despite his relative youth, Moyer is the oldest pitcher to win a game and the most successful pitcher on the far side of his 49th birthday.  Here are the stats amassed by pitchers who were 49 or older:

• Jamie Moyer - 2-3, 4.20 ERA, 45.0 IP, 29 Ks
• Hoyt Wilhelm - 0-1, 4.62 ERA, 25.1 IP, 9 Ks, 1 save
• Jack Quinn - 0-1, 4.02 ERA, 15.2 IP, 3 Ks, 1 save
• Satchell Paige - 0-0, 0.00, 3 IP, 1 K

What may be more amazing is that Jamie Moyer, owner of a lifetime slash line of .127/.197/.139, is now the most accomplished hitter over the age of 49.  Here's a look at the stats of those players:

• Jamie Moyer - 14 PAs, .182/.250/.182, 2 hits, 1 run, 2 RBIs, 1 walk and 2 sacrifices
• Minnie Minoso - 10 PAs, .100/.100/.100, 1 hit
• Jim O'Rourke - 4 PAs, .250/.250/.250, 1 hit, 1 run
• Nick Altrock - 3 PAs, .500/.667/.500, 1 hit, 1 walk
• Arlie Latham - 2 PAs, .000/.000/.000, 1 run, 1 stolen base
• Hoyt Wilhelm - 2 PAs, .000/.000/.000, 1 sacrifice
• Satchel Paige - 1 PA
• Jack Quinn - 1 PA
• Jimmy Austin - 1 PA

The Ageless Wonder continues to impress.